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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.08, 216.42 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.08, 216.42 and 122.41 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.08 : 216.42 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.08/216.42 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.08x = 216.42 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.08x = 26,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,490.28/144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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